Tom Prior

Tom relocated from London to the Cape in 2012 for a bold new venture in wine, joining Radford Dale as their Business Development Manager in 2018. He enjoys the travel, relentless pace, personalities and wine of the industry.

Crozes-Hermitage: Before Graillot. After Graillot | #PriorNotice

It’s hard to believe today, but there was a time when the Crozes-Hermitage appellation...

Monster & Maker: A New Look at Pinotage | #PriorNotice

Radford Dale has clearly become fully committed to the grape, and is amongst the leaders...

18 February 2026

Domaine Jamet: “Without question, the hottest ticket in Côte-Rôtie” | #PriorNotice

I don’t know about you, but I reckon Cape Syrah might be our most exciting category of...

22 October 2025

Pierre Gerbais & the changing narrative of Champagne | #PriorNotice

An exciting release of single vineyard Champagnes from a top Grower producer of the Aube....

02 October 2025

Vincent Carême: Vouvray Revivalist | #PriorNotice

Vincent Carême is a new producer to our portfolio at Radford Dale Imports and our first...

California has landed | #PriorNotice

The latest intake from California sees Radford Dale Imports dialling in on the ‘A’...

The Crown Jewel of Sancerre: Domaine Vacheron | #PriorNotice

Prized single site Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir that raise the game in Sancerre....

Chablis & Generational Change ft. Domaine Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin | #PriorNotice

A curation of five wines from Domaine Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin, all brilliant and which...

Benchmark Loire Cabernet Franc and some darn fine Chenin Blanc | #PriorNotice

Cabernet Franc is having a moment in the Cape – cool climates, pure expressions, and a...

05 February 2025

Part 1: Finding value in White Burgundy | #PriorNotice

No, not click bait. There is value to be found in Burgundy. Here are a couple of tips on...

'A Very Bloody Exceptionally Old Vine' | #PriorNotice

Perhaps the most significant development for the Cape fine wine category of the last...

22 November 2023

A Bandol gem – Domaine de la Tour Bon | #PriorNotice

Today, a look at the recent arrivals from a Bandol gem, Domaine de la Tour Bon. It’s a...

05 September 2023

Grower Champagne | Prior Notice

Grower Champagne is one of the most dynamic categories of wine, and one we at Radford...

Blackbook & London Cru: Something Completely Different

It’s not all traditional method sparkling wine up in England. This month’s feature casts...

Spare: Gigondas steps out of the shadows

The world of wine is taking notice, yet Gigondas remains one of the best value to quality...

BEAUJOLAIS: The Safari Wine

Every year, the Radford Dale team take a good break over New Year. For me, it was an...

02 February 2023

Loire: Chenin Blanc

It’s Drink Chenin day on the 17th June 2022 and a great time to raise a bottle to our...

New Zealand : Discovering the other 15%

According to the New Zealand Winegrowers website, 72% of New Zealand wine production is...

Beaujolais: Your New Favourite Wine

The Beaujolais region is on fire, accounting for some of the world’s most vibrant and...

California Dreamin'

Over the past 10-15 years, California has been a region on the...

Wines from Down Under

A question I often encounter, is whether there is value to be had in Australian wines...

29 September 2021

Jane Eyre: Burgundy’s Star Independent

Burgundy’s Jane Eyre was named Négociant of the Year at the 2021 Grand Prix de La Revue...